Fried and Boiled Eggplant

A popular summer recipe

Eggplants are often prepared deep-fried or stir-fried before being boiled in a mixture of sugar and soy sauce. This dish is often referred to as a Dutch-style-eggplants because the recipe was introduced by the Dutch who came to Japan through Nagasaki. It is a popular dish in summer, when the eggplants are firm and rich in taste.
It is salty and bittersweet. It is a popular home cooked meal. Some households add sliced ginger, hot pepper powder, or sesame oil.